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1of221PHOTOS: 2019 ALCS Game 6
The Astros disputed a Sports Illustrated report that said assistant general manager Brandon Taubman yelled in the direction of three female reporters in the clubhouse following Saturday's ALCS clincher.
>>>Look back at photos from the Astros' ALCS-clinching win over the Yankees ... Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle

2of221Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) celebrates after the Astros win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

4of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

6of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) smiles after celebrating his series-winning, walk-off home run during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

7of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is mobbed by his teammates after hitting a two-run, walk-off home run to win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

8of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) and Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) hug after the Astros win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

9of221Astros fans cheer as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

10of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

11of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

12of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

13of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

15of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) sees the pitch that will become his two-run, walk-off, series-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

17of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

18of221Myles Straw celebrates in the clubhouse after Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

19of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

20of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) celebrates in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

21of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) picks up Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

22of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) celebrates in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

23of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) celebrates in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

24of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) celebrates in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

25of221Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) celebrates in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

26of221Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22), Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) and Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

27of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrate in the clubhouse after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

28of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

29of221HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Kate Upton celebrates the Houston Astros 6-4 win in game six of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas.Photo: Bob Levey, Getty Images

30of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) holds up the championship trophy after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

31of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates as the Astros win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

32of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) celebrates as the Astros win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

34of221Astros president of business operations Reid Ryan celebrates with Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

35of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with his daughter after winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

36of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

37of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with his daughter after winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

38of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with his family after winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

39of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

40of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

41of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) picks up Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

42of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) kisses the trophy after the Astros won Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

43of221Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) talks to the sportscasters from Fox Sports after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

44of221Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) kisses the trophy after the Astros won Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

45of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) talks to the sportscasters from Fox Sports after the Astros won the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

46of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

47of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

48of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) holds the trophy as the team celebrates winning the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

49of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) holds up the trophy after the team won Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

50of221New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) is welcomed home by New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) after hitting a game-tying two-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

51of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) watches New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) run the bases after LaMahieu hit a game-tying two-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

52of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) watches New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) run the bases after LaMahieu hit a game-tying two-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

53of221A two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) passes just outside the reach of the glove of Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) to tie the game 4-4 in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

54of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) stretches for a home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) that ties the game 4-4 during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

55of221A two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) passes just outside the reach of the glove of Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) to tie the game 4-4 in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

56of221Kate Upton cheers from her seat behind home plate during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

57of221A two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) passes just outside the reach of the glove of Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) to tie the game 4-4 in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

58of221New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) reacts after striking out on a pitch from Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

59of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

60of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (53) reacts from the mound during the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

61of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (38) pitches during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

62of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

63of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2), Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (38) celebrate after the Astros turned a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

64of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) pitches during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

65of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) celebrate at the end of the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

66of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) throws out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

67of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) throws out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

68of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) catches a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Brantley would proceed to throw out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first base to end the top of the inning.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

69of221Houston Rockets guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook laugh while watching Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

70of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is celebrated at home plate after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

71of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is celebrated at home plate after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

72of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) catches a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Brantley would proceed to throw out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first base to end the top of the inning.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

73of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) catches a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Brantley would proceed to throw out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first base to end the top of the inning.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

74of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is celebrated at home plate after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

75of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

76of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after giving up a game-tying two-run home run to New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

77of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is picked up at home plate after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff photographer

78of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after turning a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

79of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after turning a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

80of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after turning a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

81of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after turning a double play to end the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

82of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (38) pitches during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

83of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) is welcomed back to the dugout by Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) and throwing out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

84of221The Houston Astros infield cheer for Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) after Brantley caught an Aaron Hicks line drive and then threw out Aaron Judge at first to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

85of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) reacts after forcing New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) out at first on a throw from Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

86of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) throws out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

87of221Astros fans cheer after the team turns a double play to end the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

88of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris (36) pitches during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

89of221The Houston Astros celebrate after winning Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

90of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out swinging, stranding two runners, to end the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

91of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out swinging, stranding two runners, to end the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

92of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris (36) pitches during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

93of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

94of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after allowing a two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) to tie the game 4-4 during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

95of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after giving up a game-tying two-run home run to New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

96of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after giving up a game-tying two-run home run to New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

97of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after allowing a two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) to tie the game 4-4 during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

98of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) singles to right field to advance Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) to third during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

99of221New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) is welcomed home by New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) and New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a game-tying two-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren/Staff photographer

100of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) reacts after the Astros turned a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

101of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) contratulate Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) after Brantley threw out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

102of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) throws out New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) at first after catching a line drive from New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) to end the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

103of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) turns a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

104of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) singles to right field to advance Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) to third during the eighth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

105of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) rounds first after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

106of221New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after being thrown out at first by Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

107of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is celebrated at home plate after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

108of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

109of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

110of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is picked up by Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) after hitting a game-winning, two-run, walk-off home run to win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

111of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after allowing a two-run home run by New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) to tie the game 4-4 during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A Vásquez/Staff photographer

112of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs to first on a passed ball during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

113of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris (36) pitches during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

114of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs to first on a passed ball during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

115of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) grounds into a force out that allows Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) to score during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

116of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates after being driven to third by a single by Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

117of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) points back at Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) after Brantley hit a single that drove Altuve to third during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

118of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (48) pitches during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

119of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs off the field after throwing out New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) to end the top of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

120of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) throws out New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) at first during the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

121of221Astros fans cheer as Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) celebrates with Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) after catching a line drive from New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) for the second out of the top of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

122of221Astros fans watch as Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) catches a line drive from New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) for the second out of the top of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

123of221Astros fans cheer as Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) catches a line drive from New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) for the second out of the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

124of221Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) makes a diving grab of a line drive by New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) for the second out of the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

125of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) waits in center field for the start of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Springer had ground into a double play to end the fifth inning.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

126of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) waits in center field for the start of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Springer had ground into a double play to end the fifth inning.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

127of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Luis Cessa (85) reacts after Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) grounds into a double play to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

128of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) reacts as he hits into a double play to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

129of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) reacts as he hits into a double play to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

130of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) reacts as he hits into a double play to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

131of221Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) reacts after flying out during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

132of221Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (12) beats the throw to New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) at first after bunting to start the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

133of221Astros fans cheer during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

134of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) reacts after striking out New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnación (30) to end the top of the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

135of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) reacts after striking out New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnación (30) to end the top of the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

136of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) records a strikeout during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

137of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) throws out New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

138of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) throws out New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

139of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

140of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

141of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

142of221Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) grounds out during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

143of221New York Yankees relief pitcher Luis Cessa (85) pitches during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

144of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) is thrown out at first during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

145of221New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) throws out Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

146of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) pitches during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

147of221New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after being struck out by Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) to end the top of the fourth inning and strand one runner during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

148of221Astros fans cheer as New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) faces Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

149of221Astros fans cheer as New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) faces Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

150of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) catches a line out from New York Yankees first baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

151of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) reacts after giving up a home run to New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

152of221New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

153of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) reacts after giving up a home run to New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

154of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) reacts after giving up a home run to New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (29) during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

155of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) pitches during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

156of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) grounds out during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

157of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) grounds out during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

158of221Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) watches from the dugout during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

159of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) scoops up a groundout by New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) to end the top of the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

160of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) walks up to bat during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

161of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) pops out during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

162of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) tags out New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) to end the top of the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

163of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) tags out New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) to end the top of the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

164of221Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2), second baseman Jose Altuve (27), shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) talk during a pitching change during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

165of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) exits the game during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

166of221New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) talks during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

167of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) pitches during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

168of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) reacts as a balk, which was soon reversed, is called during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

169of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) pitches to New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during the third inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

170of221An Astros fan holds up a sign directed towards Joe Buck during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

171of221New York Yankees relief pitcher J.A. Happ (34) pitches to Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

172of221New York Yankees relief pitcher J.A. Happ (34) pitches to Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

173of221New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) argues with home plate umpire Marvin Hudson after being struck out by Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) to end the top of the second inning and stranding two base runners during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

174of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) reacts after striking out New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) to end the top of the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

175of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) looks up while pitching to New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

176of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) pitches to New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

177of221Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (39) prepares to pitch after inheriting two base runners from Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

178of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) is pulled after allowing a run and leaving two runners on base during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

179of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) is pulled after allowing a run and leaving two runners on base during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

180of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) is pulled after allowing a run and leaving two runners on base during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

181of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) is pulled after allowing a run and leaving two runners on base during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

182of221Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (12) walks back to home plate after meeting with Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

183of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) hits a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

184of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) rounds first celebrated by first base coach Don Kelly (15) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

185of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) rounds first after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

186of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) rounds third after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

187of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates at home with Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

188of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates at home with Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

189of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) is welcomed home by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

190of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) is welcomed home by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

191of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates with Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (12) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

192of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates after coming home after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

193of221Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) hits a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

194of221An Astros fan holds up a sign during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

195of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) reacts after giving up an RBI single by New York Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez (24) during the second inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

196of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) flies out during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

197of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) points back at the dugout after hitting a one-out double during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

198of221Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) runs to first after hitting a one-out double during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

199of221Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) strikes out to start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

200of221New York Yankees starting pitcher Chad Green (57) pitches to Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

201of221Houston rapper Slim Thug makes the "play ball" call before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

202of221Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) listens to the National Anthem before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

203of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) pitches during the first inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

204of221Astros fans cheer as Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) warms up before taking the mound for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

205of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) walks onto the field with catcher Martin Maldonado (12) before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

206of221Astros fans cheer before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

207of221Former Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio talks with Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) after Biggio threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

208of221Former Houston Astros second baseman Craig Biggio waves to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

209of221The presentation of colors is made by a group of Buffalo Soldiers before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

210of221The presentation of colors is made by a group of Buffalo Soldiers before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

211of221Former Astros player Craig Biggio stands next to Reid Ryan during the National Anthem before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

212of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23), Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) listen to the National Anthem before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

213of221Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (41) warms up before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

217of221Houston Astros player Abraham Toro warms up before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

219of221Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) warms up during batting practice before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Karen Warren, Staff photographer

220of221Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14) hits during batting practice before Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer

221of221Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) strikes out swinging, stranding two runners, to end the sixth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Staff photographer

Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman yelled in the direction of a group of female reporters during the team’s American League Championship Series clubhouse celebration on Saturday, three eyewitnesses — including two Chronicle reporters — confirmed on Monday.

Sports Illustrated first reported the story Monday night. According to the Sports Illustrated report, Taubman yelled “Thank God we got (Roberto) Osuna! I’m so (expletive) glad we got Osuna!” about a half dozen times toward the group.

The Astros acquired Osuna in July 2018 while he was serving a 75-game suspension for a violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse policy. Domestic abuse charges against Osuna were withdrawn in Canadian court last September after he entered into a peace bond.

Taubman’s adulation of Osuna came after the 24-year-old closer blew a save in Game 6, surrendering a game-tying, two-run home run to DJ LeMahieu in the ninth inning. Jose Altuve hit a walk-off home run in the home half to send the Astros to the World Series.

In a statement Monday night, the Astros called the report “misleading and completely irresponsible.”

“Our executive was supporting the player during a difficult time. His comments had everything to do about the game situation that just occurred and nothing else – they were also not directed toward any specific reporters,” the Astros said.

“We are extremely disappointed in Sports Illustrated's attempt to fabricate a story where one does not exist,” read the final sentence of the team’s 76-word statement.

Taubman was holding a cigar and standing with two or three other men when he yelled his comments, two eyewitnesses said.

The three female reporters were approximately eight feet away and one was visibly shaken by the comment, the eyewitnesses said. There were no players in the area and no interviews were being conducted at the time. The Astros statement said “an Astros player was being asked questions about a difficult outing.”

Taubman, who for most of this season was the Astros’ only assistant general manager, was recently given a contract extension in September. Taubman assists general manager Jeff Luhnow in all areas of baseball operations. His extension added oversight of amateur, professional and international player evaluation.

Luhnow and Taubman did not respond to a text message seeking comment. Major League Baseball did not immediately have comment, either.

This is the Astros’ second issue with the media this season. In August, the team was admonished by MLB for preventing a reporter from Detroit from entering the clubhouse until Justin Verlander’s interview session was over because the pitcher did not want to speak with the reporter.

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Chandler Rome joined the Houston Chronicle in 2018 to cover the Astros after spending one year in Tuscaloosa covering Alabama football — during which Nick Saban asked if he attended college. He did, at LSU, where he covered the Tigers baseball team for nearly four years. He covered most of the Astros' 2015 playoff run, too, as an intern for MLB.com

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